The new Black Clover Season 2 began on October 3, 2026, with new subtitled episodes listed for Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Pacific on Crunchyroll. For US viewers, that is 11:00 a.m. Eastern. This is the continuation after the original 170-episode run, not the older group of episodes sold as Season 2 on some releases.
Black Clover’s current release schedule
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| Question | Current information |
|---|---|
| Premiere | October 3, 2026. |
| US streaming service | Crunchyroll. |
| Subtitled release slot | Saturday, 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. |
| First continuation episode | Listed as episode 171, The Battle Begins, on Crunchyroll. |
| English dub timing | Crunchyroll lists the new season’s dub airtime as TBA. |
The official Crunchyroll lineup lists the weekly slot and North American availability. Its episode 171 page identifies the October 3 release.
Japan’s television and domestic streaming dates are separate. The official Japanese broadcast page lists TV Tokyo’s Saturday 23:00 slot and different dates for Japanese streaming services. Do not use a Japan-only listing as a US subscription guide.
Where can you watch Black Clover Season 2?
Open Black Clover on Crunchyroll and find the 2026 continuation in the episode list. Check the release date and available audio on the episode you want before subscribing. An older season being available in your country does not guarantee access to the new one.
If an episode has not appeared at the scheduled time, check the release calendar for a delay and make sure you are viewing the subtitled release rather than an older dubbed season.
Is this Season 2 or Season 5?
The official Japanese site and Crunchyroll call the returning anime Second Season or Season 2. The earlier run was also divided into season and part packages for English-language releases. That is why a search for Season 2 can bring up older episodes, while fans searching for the continuation may call it Season 5.
Use the year 2026 when comparing listings. An older DVD set or streaming package labeled Season 2 is a different product from this continuation.
When does the English dub release?
The fall lineup used for the launch schedule listed the dub time as TBA. Treat that as the announcement’s status, then check the new episode itself for any subsequently added English audio. The subtitled release slot does not establish a dub release time.
The series page lists English audio because older episodes are already dubbed. Open the specific new episode and check its audio options; the series-wide language list cannot tell you whether that episode is available in English.
How many episodes will the new season have?
A final episode count and split-cour schedule have not been confirmed in the official broadcast information or Crunchyroll lineup. If you prefer to binge the season, wait for a finale date rather than treating the premiere date as a guide to when it will be complete.
What should you watch before the new season?
New viewers should start with the original series, episode 1. Returning viewers who finished episode 170 can continue with episode 171, The Battle Begins. The new season resumes the existing story rather than rebooting it.
If you stopped earlier, use our Black Clover watch order to match the original run, optional episodes and movie to your stopping point. Sword of the Wizard King is a separate adventure, not a recap that replaces episodes you missed.
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